Latest news and analysis of the Federal Reserve

10:57am: One of the Federal Reserve's staunchest proponents of its rate-cutting spree explains why lower rates haven't helped boost the economy. more

Inflation, economy woes

Aug 26: Latest Fed minutes show concerns about price pressures and a weaker economic outlook. Still, the Fed hinted its likely next move may be to raise rates. more

Fed: Economy struggles, prices remain high

Sep 3: Federal Reserve expects economic troubles to persist into 2009. more

Bernanke: Financial storm not yet over

Aug 22: Fed chief suggests problems in credit markets not yet over and are a threat to economy; encouraged by lower oil prices. more

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• Fed auctions another $75B in loans

• Rate hikes needed - Philly Fed president

• Fed debated need for rate hikes

• Bernanke gloomy on housing, economy

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Economic Calendar

Date

Event

Sep 5

Employment Situation (Aug , 2008)

Sep 5

Treasury STRIPS (Aug , 2008)

Sep 8

Consumer Credit (Jul , 2008)

Sep 9

ICSC-UBS Store Sales (wk9/6 , 2008)

Sep 9

Redbook (wk9/6 , 2008)

Sep 9

Pending Home Sales Index (Jul , 2008)

Sep 9

Wholesale Trade (Jul , 2008)

Sep 10

MBA Purchase Applications (wk9/5 , 2008)

Sep 10

EIA Petroleum Status Report (wk9/5 , 2008)

Sep 11

Jobless Claims (wk9/6 , 2008)

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7 Economic Factors

7 economic indicators

The indicator	The reading	Next update
Consumer Confidence	Rises for the third straight month.	Sept. 30
Leading Indicators	Economy continues to slump.	Sept. 18
Industrial Output	Slight rebound.	Sept. 15
Inflation (CPI)	Annual rate surged to 5.6%.	Sept. 16
Retail Sales	Downturn as government stimulus payments end.	Sept. 12
Manufacturing (ISM)	Fell just slightly in July.	September 2
Job Growth	Seventh straight month of losses.	Sept. 5

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